Afternoon tea menu

Afternoon tea menu

This afternoon tea menu prints on one A4 portrait sheet in the light style: Afternoon tea in sage green classic lettering, a subtitle with the price per person, and 11 items under four sage headings, Sandwiches, Scones, Cakes and Tea. There are no prices against items, so everything is set centred, with short descriptions under the sandwiches.

Last reviewed 3 October 2026

About this version

Afternoon tea is usually sold at one price per person, so the menu is a description rather than a price list, and it should look as calm as the tea itself. This preset prints on one A4 portrait sheet in the light style: white, with a double sage green frame, Afternoon tea in sage green classic lettering at the top, and a subtitle in grey that reads £24 per person, served from 2pm, with a request to mention allergies. Four headings follow, each in sage between two fine rules: Sandwiches, with cucumber and cream cheese, egg mayonnaise and cress, smoked salmon and dill, and coronation chicken, each with a short description of the bread; Scones, plain and fruit, with strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream; Cakes, with Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, a chocolate éclair and a raspberry macaron; and Tea, with two lines of choices. That is 11 items, and because none has a price, every line is set centred.

Type your own menu and price. A tearoom, a hotel, a village hall fundraiser, a baby shower or a birthday tea at home all suit this layout. For an event with a price per item, add = £ prices and the menu switches to left-aligned items with dotted leaders. Sage and classic lettering look traditional; lilac or berry suit a hen party or a baby shower.

Order the menu the way it is served: sandwiches on the bottom tier, scones in the middle, cakes on top, then the tea list. Say what is in each sandwich, since guests ask, and offer a vegetarian or gluten-free version on request. The tea list is a good place to show off loose-leaf choices.

Print on cream or ivory card for a softer look; the light board uses little ink and prints well on a home printer. Stand the menu in a clear acrylic frame on each table, or roll it and tie it with ribbon on each place setting. For a single board by the door, choose A3 and frame it.